Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...am applying to medical school while doing a post baccalaureate pre medical at WashU. I enjoy helping students to achieve their desired educational goals and I am motivated to assist, and aspire in learning. I have tutored for 8+ years in education from elementary students to college students - especially focusing on pre-medical curriculum.... I believe the fundamental goal of teaching is to foster learning. Each student has a different style, and catering to each individual...

...a Peer Led Team Learning facilitator and substitute teacher have equipped me with the skills to connect complex concepts to real-life applications, making learning both accessible and enjoyable for students. I believe in a student-centered approach, accommodating different learning styles, and encouraging feedback to enhance understanding. My goal is to ignite curiosity and foster a...

...and work experience has been in organic chemistry and biochemistry. My volunteer work has included Science Olympiad and robotics. I have always enjoyed teaching, and helping students to get excited about science. My experiences with my own childrens' learning issues (ADD, autism) have made me look into better ways to present material for different learning...

...Learning Theory. This theory states: "we learn through our interactions and communications with others". In my class I will use different groupings (pairing, dyads, or small groups) to stimulate critical thinking and collaboration, which will challenge each student to investigate biology and build their confidence in knowing the content. If you remember anything from this...

...community, learning from colleagues, and especially learning from the children. Children have taught me to open my mind and my heart to the joys, the innocence, and the diversity of ideas in the world. Because of this, I will never forget how to smile with the new, cherish the old, and laugh often.... Communicate with the parents and the student about themselves and the desired outcomes of our work together. I would also administer a pre-assessment...

...in Mathematics. My coursework has prepared me to tutor many hard science subjects including Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Algebra 1 and 2, and test prep subjects for AP, ACT, and SAT mathematics and science sections. Personally, I enjoy tutoring Chemistry and Mathematics the most because of complexities involved with these subjects. I believe...

...a way that makes sense to them. I want our sessions to be comfortable and fun, as well as helpful! In my spare time I play guitar, sports, and even build computers. I am passionate about learning and all things Science! I am really looking forward to helping students with their coursework, but I am...

...Science Olympiad team and loved giving students the opportunity to extend their knowledge of a science subject they were specifically interested in. Even more fun was watching them compete in those subjects! Out of all the sciences, I am most passionate about AP biology, though I am excited to help anyone learn on any level....

...I have been tutoring since I was in high school. In college, I was a tutor in our school's math lab. I love helping people. Seeing the smile on someone's face once they understand a topic, which was previously hard to them, is one of the great joys in my life. I not only have...

Tim... I am entering my sophomore year at the University of Notre Dame studying Business and Psychology. I have experience teaching summer school math to grade school and high school students along with private tutoring. I am most comfortable in tutoring math subjects but can also tutor science classes and the ACT.

Hello - my name is Priyanka, and I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in English and Biology. I love teaching and working with students of varying ages and educational backgrounds. My future plans are to attend medical school in Fall 2017!

I am a certified teacher in elementary and Special Education. I have over five years of experience substitute teaching at the middle school and high school levels. I am especially strong in math (elementary math to algebra), spelling, writing, proofreading/editing, grammar, and organizational and study skills.

...the biggest hurdle a student has is not knowing what it is they "don't get". I can identify if grasping concepts is the issue or simply not knowing a methodical way to set up and start problems is. Using recognizable analogies is my favorite way to unravel conceptual mysteries. As a teenager, I rather enjoyed...

...Edwardsville. I have experience tutoring all ages of students. I have previously worked with elementary and middle school students, in a variety of topics, and know the importance of making learning fun. I also specialize in reading, english, essay editing, and verbal reasoning at all age levels including grad level preparation. Whether its working on...

...benefit from what schools offer, I think that educators must fully understand the importance of their job. First, I believe that teachers must consider teaching to be a lifestyle, not a mere career choice, because a teacher's goals for his/her students encompass much more than relaying out-of-context facts to passive students. As a professional I...

...and looking at Med Schools. I began tutoring my little sister in middle school, by face timing her while I was away at school and helping her with subjects like algebra, biology, etc. all up until her current year in High school. I also started getting more formal with tutoring when I would lead group...

...four years of postdoctoral training at Washington University in Saint Louis. My ultimate goal of being an educator is to contribute to the development of successful adults that leave my classroom with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to face the challenges our society will expect of them. The reason why I teach is to...

...school science teacher with degrees in Biology, Ed. Administration and I am finishing up my Ed. D. I look forward to helping you meet your stated goals. I have extensive experience in helping students achieve at a high level in science. I use a variety of methods to help students learn. I hope...... I get to know the student. I find out what their stated goals are. We make plans and establish feedback.

...also decided to pursue additional education in the medical field. I am in the process of looking for nursing programs and acquiring a second Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Currently the subjects I am tutoring are science-related - Chemistry, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology to name a few. Because of my current endeavors in the medical...

...to our future. Though science and math seem like intimidating subjects to many, I believe that everyone has the capacity to learn and understand how they can be useful to our every day life. I feel that learning is like building a house. When you start with a solid foundation and add knowledge one layer...